Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist for a fixed-term period of three months to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT), based at the Northern General Hospital (NGH) and Royal Hallamshire Hospital (RHH). There may be scope to extend the post by up to 3 months, subject to start date.

This post has been established specifically to provide additional outpatient capacity to support clearance of the Gastroenterology outpatient waiting list backlog. The postholder will provide face-to-face outpatient care, one endoscopy list per week, dedicated clinic administration and Supporting Professional Activities (SPA), working on site 5 days per week.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a dynamic and collegiate team of consultant gastroenterologists and hepatologists, contributing to the delivery and continued development of high-quality secondary and tertiary Gastroenterology and Hepatology services.

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

About us
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.

• Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
• Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
• Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
• Unity - Work in partnership with others
• Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions

The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.

For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us.

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 3 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 190-STH-26-224
Closing date: 28 October 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of application.
• Essential: MRCP or equivalent
• Desirable: MD or PhD or equivalent
• Desirable: Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview. International applicants must have equivalent qualifications and be GMC eligible

Clinical experience

• Essential: Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Gastroenterology, with broad clinical experience in consultant-led outpatient Gastroenterology services
• Essential: Evidence of advanced training in Inflammatory Bowel Disease OR Evidence of advanced training in Nutrition OR Evidence of advanced training in Endoscopy.
• Desirable: Some experience of management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Research

• Essential: Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
• Desirable: Ideas for future research whilst in post

Teaching and training

• Essential: Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors

Continuous Professional Development

• Essential: Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Desirable: Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration

• Essential: Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups
• Essential: Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Clinical governance and audit

• Essential: Experience in performing clinical audit
• Desirable: Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal attributes

• Essential: Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Essential: Good oral and written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dr Alex Ball, alex.ball6@nhs.net, 01142434343

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.